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I LOVE THIS MV! The concept is based in a book called "Damien" by Hermann Hesse. I actually read this book. In the story, Sinclair (in this mv, Jin) is a boy that live in a rich family and he says is the "world of light". When he starts to get out of this world (growing up), he sees that there is duality in the world: it's actually light (his family) and dark (the outside world). He met Damien (in the mv V) that is a boy who protects him in a time of need and with him, Sinclair will go deeper and deeper knowing this "evil world" and lost his innocence when he learn more and more (not only because of Damien). The point of the book that the mv shows to us is the fight between this two worlds. Many things in the mv are a reference to the book. It's the lost of the innocence, the light and the dark (you can see the colors white and black in many things in this mv, you can also see a reference to Icarus when Jungkook is pendent in the air). This is my favorite mv, one of my favorite songs too and the book is really good and a classic. I loved your reaction and interpretation, isn't a GREAT masterpiece????

The "Blood Sweat and Tears" MV and lyrics were built and written based on Demian, a novel by Hermann Hesse which won a Nobel prize in literature back in 1946. I read this book (because of this MV) and I'll try my best to interpret and summarise the story here. The story follows a young boy named Sinclair who had a friend named Demian. Demian acted as Sinclair's mentor during his childhood and transition to adulthood. Sinclair as a young adult experienced series of existential crisis, believing he lived in between the world of light (the world of illusion, full of goodness) and "the dark world" (the real world which was full of lust, temptation, anger and evil world). Demian, and later on Sinclair's another mentor Pistorius, believed that in order to become a full person a human needs to embrace both of their light and dark sides. This will then lead Sinclair to find out about Abraxas, the god of light and darkness. There are sooo many imageries and jaw-dropping details on the MV that represent details in the book. But the point is this song is about the loss of innocence and temptation, about being a human and embracing both of your good and dark sides. Jin represents Sinclair in this scenario. The scene where Jin kissed the statue (which I believe the representation of Abraxas, who is also V) means he seals the deal with the devil himself in order to fully embrace himself as a person who isn't perfect, full of flaws. The white and black doors represent the world of light and the real world. Suga playing piano represents Pistorius who was an organ player in the story. The phrase that RM read in English here was also taken from the book, page 26 (on the version that I read). It says "He too was a tempter, he too was a link to the second, the evil world with which I no longer have anything to do." "He" here refers to Demian, that Sinclair once thought as a bad influence for him, maybe it's because Sinclair tried to deny his dark sides. The book is heavily influenced by a Swiss philosopher and psychiatrist Carl Jung. One of his pupils was Hermann Hesse's doctor back then. This MV and song are also influenced by a german philosopher Nietzsche. There's a quote by him on the wall above the painting that Jin is staring at. It is in German but it means "You must have chaos within you in order to give a birth to a dancing star". Again, the same theme occurs here, about embracing both of your light and dark sides. Only by accepting your flaws and mistakes you can reach your true potentials. Hesse learned a lot about Jung's psychoanalysis and experienced it himself so that was why Demian was heavily influenced by it. What makes it even more interesting, BTS album MOTS 7 is also based on Carl Jung's theory (hence the songs Persona, Shadow, and Ego were born-- these 3 elements are important in Jung's theory Maps of the Soul). BTS are deep, my friends. They talk about real things like the pain of growing up and youth's experience. They literally make a lot of ARMY become smarter and read on classic literature like this because of them. lol. Welcome to the fandom! (Please note once again that this is all my own interpretation after reading the book, take it with a grain of salt.) Tons of art pieces are represented in that mv: - Pieta (Michelangelo) - The Fall of the Rebel Angels (Pieter Bruegel) - Landscape with the Fall of Icarus (Pieter Bruegel) - The Lament for Icarus (Herbert James Draper) - Baroque Fresco (Giuaglio Quaglio) - Perseus with the head of Medusa (Benvenuto Cellini) - Livia Drusilla as Ops, goddess of fertility - Laocoon and his Sons - Crouching Venus - Venus de Milo - Venus at the Forge of Vulcan (Francesco Solimena) - Ares Borghese - Diana of Versailles - Angelus Novus (Paul Klee) - Regimental Band (Darsie Japp) - French fashion photograph (Henri Manuel)

Explanation will be necessary for this MV. So deep on many levels. Can't wait to see your reaction!

This song is about temptation and loss of innocence. The music video is based on the novel Demian, by German author Herman Hess. I didn’t have to read it in college, but I have friends who did. Highly recommend the explanation video for this one. This is a good one for Blood Sweat and Tears. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9qcmqSGqpzdmps.html

Oh boy, did you ever stumble into a deep one here! 😅 We're talking the book Demian by Herman Hesse, Jungian psychology, greek mythology, the bible, famous art and then some... This one earned them A TON of awards. 💜

It's one of their best. This is what got them their first Best Artist award and sent them to the BBMAs. Should have been nominated for a Grammy. Not kidding. Was better than most American songs that came out in 2016.

the way I screamed when you said its your fav of theres so far. Blood Sweat & Tears is hands down my favorite song. And the Wings album is tied for my favorite album. the song is about temptation and it draws heavily from Damien and the visuals in the mv really set it all up. ugh i just love this song so much, they went sooo hard Arguably one of the best bts songs of all time

" I dunno if it's deeper than that"....... oh boy if only u knew................. ths mv is inspired by books, every second of it has a different meaning, every single visual detail, it also is a little a part of a huge storyline that bts songs have.... its meaning has anything to do with a romantic relationship, it's about falling into temptation.

Really appreciated your comments on this one! Blood, Sweat and Tears is hands down my favourite BTS music video. The artistry, deep meanings and lyrics altogether make this work so well. One of my personal interpretations of this music video is that it's a story about temptation. The music video parallels many religious stories, greek legends and artistic works which all have the theme of Temptation in common. Some symbolic references include the fallen angel and the poisonous apple - but there's many more in there. As a literature graduate, this music video makes me very happy 😂

You can interpret it to talk about a romantic relationship but there are also different possible interpretations as it actaully can mean any kind of thing you do although you know it's not entirely good for you like an addiction to any possible kind of thing: a person, a substance, a behaviour, music etc.

Temptation, addiction, sin being attractive and dangerous... Learning about the darker things in life and finding them fascinating, disturbing, challenging, exciting, thrilling, fun (at first anyway) until you can't live without them anymore, even when you realize you are destroying yourself. "I want more, more more!" The dark stuff is often very attractive on the surface but it ends up making you think all sorts of things that change you, which might be good or bad, but is always something to be careful with. This can be about romantic/passionate love but it can be about all sorts of addictions and traps and also fear that keeps you from exploring the wider world. Art - both the visual art on display in the museum and music as an artform - can have profound effects on you, expanding your mind and heart and leaving it open to all sorts of influences.

I’m glad you loved this one. There is a lot of backstory on this but when I listen I think about temptation and those times I knew better! I also like that you see the performance art aspect. I love to listen to this one when I’m feeling artsy and creative.

I think ARMY should start putting disclaimers in with their suggestions...you know...'hey, you need to check out (insert song title here)..but omg it's deep and filled with imagery so here is an explanation video to go with it' 🤣

based on book by Hess .. temptation.. success is a bitter sweet.

The way you looked at the camera, I'm wheezing 😭😭 this song made me an army years ago forever favourite!!!

5:52 "Sir you can't touch the statues" I LAUGHED SO HARD TO THIS

So many theories on this song and MV! It has so many details and Easter eggs it's worth watching a theory video, but as someone said already it's about growing, the temptation and loss of innocence. The whole album Wings is amazing. They really blew up after this. BS&T was their first 24 hr KZfaq record. 💜💜💜

Love ur interpretation of the song. Its good to see reactor like u get into it without saying 'oh' 'wow' etc. And thats it.

The choreographer recently described it as a “cold, sexy vibe” which I found fascinating…

This is, by far, one of my favorite BTS videos. It's just a masterpiece. I recently purchased Demian by Hermann Hesse - can't wait to read it! Great reaction from you...:)

Thanks you reacted to it

I am glad that you like the songs and the Music Video. Since you like it, please watch and react to the explanation of this MV by Don't Worry I'm Not Afraid (KZfaq doesn't let me share the link with you. If I put the link, my comment never appear in here). This song is much deeper then what we usually thought. It is about growing up, facing temptation and the loss of innocent. I am not an art major so I didn't get it until I watch the explanation of it. The MV has so much Art references. Some reactors that has some Art background recognize some of it. If you notice, part of the choreography has the eyes, the ear, and the mouth of 1 member been covered. So, the MV and the choreo all link and connect with the lyric of the song. Thank you 💜

Love your reaction💜 you should watch the explanation for this MV too. also please react to Not Today and IDOL

Have you reacted to Fake Love by BTS yet? I think you might like that video too. And yes there was tik tok challenge to Blood Sweat and Tears.

you have my bias as your cover that's V he's also the angel that has no wings.

You need to see the explanation for it ,trust me when i tell you it is not a love song Blood sweat and tears ,black swan both are master piec of art 💜

It's deeper than that obviously, it's bts. It's about the loss of innocence and the battle between good and evil (in the world and within yourself) and self actualization. The quote above the mirror towards the end is from Nietzche "In order to give birth to dancing stars, you must have chaos within". It's based on the novel Demian by Herman Hesse, and it's not really about romantic relationships at all

Bts the best!!!

wow I'm glad I found ur channel

Do Whatever You Want To Do In Life!!!😌🌹 Just Don't Sell Your SOUL To Do It!!! Or To Get It!!! 💜

Make sure to listen to the studio version so you can hear Jimin’s high note!!

You should react to ddaeng nd cypher series soon

This is another one where we need a deeper explanation, it's a masterpiece, no doubt... but someone in México says QUE ALGUIEN ME EXPLIQUE... please someone to explain... too many questions. Now, I know a little more, but the Best I can explain, is the awakening into temptations as you growing... I'm watching your BTS reactions, from number 1... I stop just to have breakfast with family, and I'm here to continúe... ** literally, I started 3 hours ago, OK wish me Luck... 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🥰

Este video también tiene la grabación del detrás de cámara, son entretenidos y puede conocer un poco de cada personalidad de los chicos

OMG! One of my absolute favorite songs and MV. Every time it comes up I melt! I love watching reactions with you because when you look at at the camera I instantly smile and say, I know right? Thank you, thank you for reacting to this video. Please do August D and Daechwita from Agust D, you won't regret it! Agust D is BTS Suga's alter ego.

Watch an explanation video. It’s almost never about a girl. This one also is not about a girl.

BTS aimed this song (and the album) basically towards youth. The main going on theme is about temptation (of any kind). Any temptation that would ruin an individual. To choose or not to choose. To fall into or not. Here Jin falls a prey to his temptations and like it's a lore of an angel and a devil on ones shoulders. V is the devil here who lured Jin into the temptation. Thats why he was showed as a fallen angel with two scars on his back of his angel wings ripped off, bc he too became a prey to the temptation.

There is a video showing them make this video

very deep... lots of explanation videos...not about a woman

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Love your reaction 🥰 please react to I need u 💜

BE HAPPY ENJOY BTS. !!! 💯👆💜 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜OT7 FOREVER 🙏🇰🇷💜

"Blood sweat and tears explained by a Korean "by DKDKTV .....fun fact NOT a real museum.....too many windows...Their production crew made that set

Should listen to Agust D daechwita

Hi, I am back. Good reaction, ty. So glad you liked it. Great song. Adore it. Jimin was amazing in this. His voice the dance the fit, chef's kiss! We learn here that Suga can play the organ just as good as he can play the piano. He so awesome! All of them sound seductive just a pleasure for the ears. They look like they are in a museum to me too. =0] I was so surprised by the choreo when i saw it seperate. They leave a lot out. Fire!=0p Also, pls check out the explanation video for this MV. V is a fallen angel to me. He gives in to temptation all of them do. If u read the lyrics and pay attention to the symbolism the song is clearly about temptation not a relationship. Hugs -2019 ARMY NY USA 💜 Gorey Fantod said on 12/20/21 A note about the organ music you might find interesting/relevant: The piece that is heard is Buxtehude's, "Passacaglia in D minor," which is also the piece that Emil hears in the Pistorius section of the novel.* * All credit goes to ReactToTheK (specifically Yunyi), for figuring that out & tracking down the reference. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZmIp6V3xNe8YKM.html M M said on 12/20/21 I suppose you understand why this song has been used during lectures at uni haha. You're definitely on the right track, but there's sooo much more hidden in this song/mv. I love the explanation video by Don't Worry I'm Not Afraid ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9qcmqSGqpzdmps.html ). Fellow reactor Cedric Gegel actually did a great job breaking it down too, though he did it twice - first time for the more "apparent" meaning, and second time for the underlying meanings from the BU.

ENjoyed your reaction. This is an artwork. I highly recommend that you watch Bookish Theories' explanation video. It would really enrich your enjoyment of the mv.

I'm Army and a tarot reader, and I argue that a whole tarot deck could be collated from certain screenshots of this MV. One day, I'd love to find out if this was intentional or not.

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There's a massive break down of the symbolism behind this video but one of the biggest themes (from what I understand) is the story of Icarus.

React to run bts from their last album

Almost their songs are very good

Battle between Good and Evil

Based on the book Damien by Herman Hess, and Dr. Carl Jung psychologist, the human condition, map of the soul. ID, ego, persona, shadow. It goes deep this one lol.

You missed the cracking statue because you close your eyes.. :(

Please watch an explanation video. Your use of the word she was sending you off on such a serious tangent when trying to interpret the song. The word she prevented you from getting in touch with the messaging. That said the messaging is complex so an explanation video might have been advised even if you hadn't boxed it into talking about a relationship.

I hope you try I Need You. It's the first video in a storyline which you can get into or not but it has the cohesive sound you like. I get what you mean and it might be because often different verses are written by different members within one song. I find they do have a sound of their own though, they lived together for over 10 years so not surprising! 💜 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNCjntKDzZ6rhHk.html

"He knew SHE* was bad for him"... A lot of BTS songs are gender neutral songs, is not necessarily SHE*, just pointing it out :)

Изкуството на BTS има винаги скрит смисъл. Моля да гледате обяснителните видеа, защото без тях изпускате 50 процента от удоволствието...:)

sound like a ripped off from Latin music in '00s, and it's funny that 7-9 different people's vocals are sounded the same as well... lol